Why do people like this anime?

The argument that this anime is slow and boring has always been so strange to me, when I watched it the episodes went flying because of how entertaining it was. I really like all the innovative visuals and immersive scenes. Not really an anime that is supposed to be understood the first time around, you kinda just immerse yourself in it.

it’s a masterpiece

people have different tastes, if you are someone who loves the strange and unusual you would love it. this anime is really big it isn’t just another anime as it was a part of a lot of people’s childhoods, had a game, and is interesting either way. if you like philosophical stuff and deep thinking you might be inclined to liking it
let’s not forget the iconic intro

oh no! people like something I don't, how dare they!

it's an astonishing and dark place to be...
you're just not ready yet...

I watched it in one go about 2 years ago and I also didn't like it at all, but outside of the nostalgia factor since it's so old, the fans of the series are usually ones who either really like the Y2K era themed shows because of that exact reason or really love deep diving into any possible symbolism there could be just for the thought experiment of it. There's nothing wrong if that's why they like it either that's just what I've heard.

mayhaps for the themes that it tackles? mayhaps how it stood the test of time and how those themes are still relevant today? mayhaps for the unmatched atmospheric vibes and aesthetics of the show? mayhaps for being unique and experimental in nature and not having any of the generic and annoying anime tropes? mayhaps for leaving room for viewer's interpretation and not spoon-feeding every exposition?

@traed assuming I like Action Genres in the Shounen demographic is pretty funny to me as Action isn't even in my top 5 genres also assuming the majority of my life isn't online is also funny. I spend an average of 12 to 14 hours on my phone everyday (not a flex). And what do you mean Thinking and Feeling? I could see where the anime was going in 10 minutes? No brainpower was needed as the plot was insanely basic and easily understood. like I said previously half of it is just empty shots with zero dialogue!? It's just bland

Well, it comes to personal taste obviously but while it's slow I don't think it's boring, the deep psychological exploration of Lain and the unique vibes and the great use of visual storytelling are why the series is so interesting

@JackOfDeath
Well I was just going off your scores of things ive personally seen. This was made in the 90s not the 2020s. You and everyone else is on there phone that much, that isn't really what I mean. I was more talking place in society and a certain mindset. The plot is simple but it has various philosophical elements and references to external information. Part of feeling I meant is having patience and to examine. Quiet moments are things meant to evoke an overall mood or bring meaning to words constant yapping doesnt do well. These are things that cant really be explained easily since you just have to get it and you dont. Also this is called Serial Experiments Lain for a reason. The project was an experiment in multi media. The anime stands alone but the same concepts get driven in more with the game and one shot manga. But i doubt youd be much better off with those either even though the game is edgier

that's a lot of words to say nothing at all

@Guilmon1 no bro it's just boring. Half of every episode has no music or dialogue. It's literally milking watch time before that even became a thing

@traed I shouldn't need a game and manga for an anime to be good, Therefore it is not.

I mean, why do you ask if When someone gives you an answer, you just respond: , "No, it's just boring"? You just didn't like it and that's it, everyone has their own tastes.

@JackOfDeath
You just didn't like it since you have a short attention span and patience and the themes and style didn't click with you. Obviously you aren't actually interested in understanding any view from anyone but yourself with the responses you are giving so this topic is disingenuous wasting everyone's time.

this anime was way ahead of it's time
even people now who watched it cannot understand what is happening in anime
and the animation feels so good and the opening song is too good
and also meme culture makes this anime more alive

They are! You just don't agree with them.

You have
Angel Beats at 4
Shoujo Tsubaki at 5
Another at 5

You clearly don't like this genre and yet you choose to try again and again. Maybe this isn't the right one for you. I suggest you stick to watching Kiss x Sis.

are you delusional or just pretending to be one? how exactly is it debunking when you didn't even prove anything?
yh, it tackled the themes of internet, technology, and its effects in the 90s, and they are more relevant today than when it was made? almost like it predicted the future. and the fact that a show from the 90s was able to do it makes it even more impressive. cuz i can't think of any other show that did anything like this. not sure what you were trying to prove by quoting "iNtERneT" three times when it's the show's focal theme.
the shots point just made it clear that you watched it with your eyes close. thanks for that clarification.
"the mysterious introverted girl", more like a girl descending into madness and developing multiple personalities and unable to decipher what's real and what's not thanks to the effects of the wired (the internet in today's world). which is again very impressive for the time it was made cuz this could literally be happening right now. maybe try to understand what you are watching and not make baseless surface level observations.
"Couldn't come up with an actual story" how about you actually pay attention to what you are watching instead of crying in forums and denying every reply. this point just proves that you are incapable of thinking and forming your own interpretation. or are you saying that you just want to be spoonfed every single detail to satisfy your tiktok brain?
if you thaught the show was boring, you had your chance to drop it and leave it there.
I recommend rewatching it with your eyes and brain open.

You gotta be special or something bruh

You can’t get the fact that other people like something you don’t through your tiny little brain

your own words:
"couldn't come up with an actual story"
"I understood everything" (*lie decteter beep* )
*labeled lain as a 'mYsteRious iNtroVErt'*
Ok buddy. whatever makes you happy. not gonna waste any more time on you cuz judging by the way you reply to everything, it's clear that neither do you want to accept others' opinions nor did you underatand the show. consider this my last reply. have a nice day
peace ✌️

Yeah but people are telling you why they like it and you still don’t get it lmao